Juba, 19 March 2025 – The African Diplomatic Corps (ADC) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) met in Juba on 19 March. They resolved to express their concern about the ongoing security challenges in the country, specifically Western Equatoria, Western Bahr el-Ghazal and Upper Nile States, and to call for restraint and de-escalation of the tension and conflict.
The ADC and UNMISS appreciates the public statement made by President Salva Kiir to avoid a return to war and encourages further efforts by the RTGoNU to take prompt action to prevent a relapse into violence.
The ADC and UNMISS value the lives and property of citizens caught in these conflicts and urge all parties to desist from any action that will undermine civilian safety and security.
They further welcome the proposed visit of the High-Level IGAD Delegation to South Sudan and fully support IGAD efforts in this regard.
The ADC and UNMISS finally call on the Presidency to give dialogue a chance as 'African Solutions' are leveraged in addressing 'African Problems' towards silencing the guns in South Sudan.